Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering capability and solutions across the UK. National Timber Systems was previously part of National Timber Group England Ltd, which entered administration in... View Article

Designing, specifying and building hard landscaping schemes for housing developments can be challenging. To help address this, Tobermore has introduced Create & Construct, a market-leading support hub for housebuilders. In the second article in our series, Krisa Montgomery, Housebuilding Team... View Article

Across healthcare, secure facilities and inclusive-design settings, shower selection can be complicated. User needs vary widely, compliance requirements are exacting, and installation programmes can be constrained by time, cost and operational risk. Horne Engineering’s pre-plumbed shower systems are designed to... View Article

Magna Housing is proud to announce that it has become one of the first organisations to achieve Aico’s Housing Professional Quality Standard, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering exceptional safety, quality, and service for its customers. Aico,... View Article

Water saving expert Cistermiser, is urging the construction and facilities sector to accelerate action on water efficiency, leakage prevention and smarter water management, following reports that England could face an extreme drought in 2026. The warning has prompted comparisons with... View Article

Recoup Waste Water Heat Recovery for Showers (WWHRS) saves up to 60% of the energy per shower use. Shower heat energy goes down the drain, WWHRS extracts that energy using it to preheat cold water that feeds the shower and/or... View Article

From world-renowned venues to regional theatres, Harlequin designs and installs performance floors and stages built to last. Working in collaboration with stage engineers, architects and theatre consultants, Harlequin delivers bespoke stage systems and refurbishment services that meet the rigorous demands... View Article

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals considers some pointers which will help specifiers avoid problems. More detail on these and other issues is contained in the company’s RIBA-approved CPD entitled: Successful specification of wall... View Article

Façade cladding producer Rockpanel has launched its most tactile and realistic façade solution to date: the Rockpanel Woods Textured collection, a breakthrough that brings the look and feel of natural timber to life, with the lasting performance of stone. Crafted... View Article

Water leaks are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in social housing. From hidden pipe failures to slow drips that go unnoticed for months, leaks can cause extensive damage to buildings, disrupt tenants’ lives, and place a heavy... View Article

IVC Commercial’s affordable flooring solutions for public areas in social housing deliver durability and homely design. With its Pionieer 70 and Isafe 70 dedicated flooring solutions for public areas in social housing, IVC Commercial helps providers to achieve a high-quality... View Article

In a context of deep social, technological and cultural disruption, interior design increasingly positions itself as a direct reflection of new ways of living, working and experiencing space. We are living in a time of accelerated transformation, where interiors have... View Article

When specifying or designing for off-mains sites, the right wastewater solution shouldn’t be treated as a compliance or sign-off tick box. It’s a long-term asset that plays a vital role in protecting project performance, sustainability and customer satisfaction over time.... View Article

Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. The service is designed to give landscape architects, architects, civil engineers, local authority teams and groundworkers access... View Article

As homes become more energy efficient and airtight construction becomes the norm, even small details like loft access doors can have a big impact. Poorly sealed or under‑insulated loft hatches are a common source of heat loss, undermining the performance... View Article

Leading window repair specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), employed impressive skills to bear during a two-year refurbishment contract addressing one of London’s best known retail landmarks. Within the project, the trio of shallow domed steel lanterns on an upper mezzanine level... View Article

Designed to offer an incredibly safe showering experience with TMV3 approval and thermostatic protection, the Arka TMV3 Cool Touch Mixer Shower features two easy-to-use paddle levers that independently control temperature and flow, and innovative technology which ensures the valve is... View Article

Faster lead times and colour options for Stelrad products! All high heat output Premium Panel, Column and Concord ranges plus the Caliente Rail, Concord Rail and Classic Towel Rail ranges ordered in colour will now be available for delivery within... View Article

The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has published an eBook ‘A Guide to Meeting Part O with Confidence’. Aimed at UK housebuilders, the publication provides guidance on overheating, helping to identify solutions that balance comfort, compliance, and performance. As new residential... View Article